A High Court in Kumasi has struck out part of an application related to the estate of the late music legend Daddy Lumba after one of the people listed said she did not give permission to be included in the case.
Justice Hannah Taylor upheld a motion by a lawyer for Charlyn Fosuh, a daughter of Daddy Lumba, saying her name was wrongly added to an application seeking authority to manage her father’s estate. Her lawyer told the court she did not agree to or know about the affidavit filed in her name.
The lawyer explained that Charlyn wants estate matters handled within the family first and prefers a peaceful resolution instead of legal disputes. He noted she believes the shared family intention is to protect their father’s legacy and avoid prolonged court battles.
Under Ghana’s intestate law, certain relatives such as a spouse, children, surviving parents, and customary successors can apply for letters of administration to manage an estate. While the widow and the customary successor have legal standing, the lawyer argued any action by the children should be led by the eldest son, Calvin Fosuh, in line with family tradition.
Charlyn’s removal from the application highlights internal disagreements over how to proceed with the late musician’s estate and reflects a desire by some family members to settle matters amicably without legal contention.
